Radar & Laser Detectors: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Audi R8

[@pashkaS54]

My god it feels so good to see a competent shop that does clean installs with detail to making everything look OEM. Was an absolute pleasure to watch that.

[@markm0000]

I also like watching stereo installs that look factory and keep the original head unit. The best ones look completely stock with just a few extra buttons in the cigarette tray.

[@step2191]

For that company to custom 3d print you a new rearview mirror housing...that's a 10/10 for me! The extra detail that went into your install was great! A lot better than trying to hide the controller in the dashboard / vent areas.

[@VietboyGamerUSA]

Made In The USA my friend

[@AndrewBrowner]

and it only cost him a third mortgage.. seriously that equipment and install could buy you a decent car and pay off alot of fines and it doesnt even stop them from getting your speed it just tells you they have it... too late at that point

[@KingJerbear]

@@AndrewBrowner I don't think you paid attention to the video whatsoever. Radar readings are picked up and notify the driver well before they can get a speed reading on you, and Laser readings are completely blocked. So you are protected either way. Sure you can go with a cheap home install and cheap hardware, but as you can see Larry clearly went for top-of-the-line with an OEM look.

[@Andy_Rew]

Solution: get a bigger laser to point back to show dominance

[@rosen9425]

1.21 gigawatt minimum 🤣 just smoke that pig where he stands

[@meyaenyo2593]

Still can give you a ticket just by counting the poles you pass and how fast you pass them at. It's basic math and it will hold up in court.

[@Michael-ou9pp]

Get a bigger laser with retina scanner and blind the cop temporarily so he can't read his LCD readout.

[@jasonlisonbee]

@@Michael-ou9pp Paint both ends of your car with vanta black. Mod your reflectors to scatter lasers. Install metallic mods to pull and scatter radar. Then they can just video record you and calculate your speed. Unless you can effectively bend or scatter all visible light so none bounces from you back to the observer.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

@@jasonlisonbee On the motorway in my country they still use a system that calculates your average speed over at distance, using nothing more than a couple of internal timers. When you pass a given point, the operator in the car will press a button to start your timer, when the operator passes the point himself, he will press another button to start his timer. After a mile or so, he will again pick a spot and when you pass, stop your timer, and when he passes he stops his own timer. The system can then calculate the time you took to travel that distance and an average mph is calculated. This system will never be able to detect that :)

[@simonbussey7530]

Now that's a professional install!

[@Mrbfgray]

Several grand worth it appears.

[@dannyteebone9233]

The unit alone with laser shifters will set you back 5 Gs about, and install will be 3-4 easy. I got one and was 10k all in. But it’s definitely a facory look and the thing works great; and I’ll take it with me when I dump the car.

[@r.j.m4245]

Danny TeeBone that will require another professional interference

[@jamesg8246]

@@dannyteebone9233 Uninstalling that is going to be a major PITA. By the time you sell it the next best thing will probably be out and the work and time and money to move this system from one car to the next won't be worth it. With continually evolving cat and mouse technology like this, this kind of "investment" appears to be a fools venture. Plus do the math.... You would have to get a LOT of REALLY BIG fines and frequently for this to ever be a break even proposition since most large fines can be pled down to parking offenses and what not. I'd say the system is too old to be effective long before you'd rack up $10k worth of fines. Be better off just paying the occasional fine.

[@dannyteebone9233]

James G to tell you the truth this is my second one as I didn’t take the first one (same exact system) and regretted it when I had to pay another 10k Or thereabouts, I’m sure in other states one could find someone to do it for way less though. He did a real custom job where it looks factory installed and could be concealed and stuff, display was up high and control panel was on middle console for easy access; over 40 billable install hours. But I’d just take the main units, receiver, jammers, control, and not necessarily remove all the cabling if too much of a pain; at least saving me from buying a new unit altogether. I’ve had this unit since 2013 and it’s still top of the line; updates are done wirelessly on it too. I hate driving without it really. I know I’ll never recover my 20k in at this point, and I never thought It would actually save me anything close to cost, but I can’t imagine driving any other car without it now. Still works amazing, I love the 5-10 second heads up especially in oncoming traffic front side.

[@rollingtones1]

Lots of radar and laser speed measuring equipment is used for “revenue enhancement”, not directly related to traffic safety.

[@MrLazlness]

@@Pie4life123 ur so dumb

[@oHeihei]

@@Pie4life123 I've been pulled over for going the speed limit but given a fine for going 15 over. Some cops are fucked. First thing everyone needs is a dashcam so they can prove their innocence in situations like that since you're guilty until proven innocent apparently. Then you should look for a detection system

[@danger450]

I think we all know this.

[@ipissed]

@@Pie4life123 The DOT controls all speed limits, signals, signs, and everything else on public roads. It has nothing to do with city governments.

[@SUPERDUCKcromobe]

@@ipissed Yea they have nothing to do but EXPLOIT IT

[@CuiZinieR7]

Even as a non US citizen, this is one of the most interesting video I've seen from your channel. Thanks for the work.

[@LBCAndrew]

Being a non citizen, you don't have to follow the laws when you come visit or stay in the US. Heck, a dozen states will even give you a drivers license, register you to vote, and give you free health care.

[@K1MCH1G]

Soon Larry gonna teach us how to file taxes

[@littlerhino2006]

I hope that video gets posted soon

[@JimJones-km3hk]

Idk why I laughed so hard at this

[@TheAgentAssassin]

TURBO TAX IS EASIER THAN EASY

[@mohd.tahauddin9001]

But remember, you shouldn't avoid taxes. That video will only show how IRS can setup tax traps and how you can save a bit of money

[@gerardorodriguez1799]

😂😂

[@enira]

Well, basically the last sentence says it all. A lot of people are relying on waze or any other app for speed traps, even you have installed a very expensive detector to keep you on your guard. "On your guard" this is not about the speed anymore, it's pure about the money. If you find me speeding through a school zone and you catch me, fine by me. If I am going 5 above the speed at 2am in the morning on a road with no lighting and no cars right after a speed change. That's a rip off. I am certain that 95 percent of the detector sells are people tired of being ripped off at one point or another. Previous year I recieved six tickets. All of them taken in a speed change zone, where the speed went from 70 to 50. I always easy off the gas, as I don't slam the brakes and all my tickets show this. 59,53,55,58,.... and so on.

[@Brian-yt8eo]

You damn right about it being about revenue.

[@stupidas9466]

Robbert Lambrechts wow! I drive about 20,000 miles a year and have gotten one speeding ticket in over 35 years. Maybe it's you?

[@theTman423]

Robbert Lambrechts you got tickets for 53 and 55 in a 50? He must’ve been short on his quota that month. Maybe it’s just the area, but I’ve never been given a ticket for anything under 12-15 over, and have been lucky enough to have been given warnings for higher than that.

[@stupidas9466]

theTman423 methinks robert is telling a little internet fib.

[@LBCAndrew]

Yep. Before i got my valentine1, almost every ticket was due to being nailed at a speed reduction, or when accellerating a bit to pass a slow car, etc.

[@TedwardDrives]

working on Larry's car...no pressure!

[@MrAgustincuenca]

It's not sweat, it's just lubricant to help release and lift up the junk off my forehead thus not scratching my skin.

[@392nightrunner]

Unless you're a power washer

[@ChequeBoludo]

The company that installed the equipment did a fantastic job! Very labor intensive work.

[@FirearmTutorials]

All the speeds limits should be raised. Most of the speed limits have been the same for decades while the technology on the cars (anti-lock brakes, auto brake, etc) have improved. The only reason we can't raise the speed limits is because people are idiots and don't pay attention.

[@eval7952]

FirearmTutorials .com I’m waiting for insurance prices to start going down!

[@victorgan347]

So translation: people should not be idiots, but since they are and always will be, the speed limits shouldn't be raised.

[@kylemilford8758]

indeed. most cars on the road today could safely do 1.5x any posted speed limit, The issue is. Not everyone is driving new cars, Most people still driving 90's shitboxes and they would have trouble keeping up with newer cars in the corners

[@vetteboy1024]

FirearmTutorials .com interstate and highways should certainly be raised. Residential should stay the same. Kids usually aren’t on a highway, but they are on back roads. Good point and I agree, but let’s narrow it down to highways.

[@mopar21]

Yet hundreds die on the road in my state every year...

[@KingJerbear]

This channel is absolutely top notch. I'm doing some research on radar solutions, and never expected to find such a thorough and high-quality video about radar... on my favorite detailing channel. You go above and beyond Larry, just like these folks did with your install. We viewers appreciate it more than you know. All the best

[@KantstandlamGarage]

Wow that mirror trim looks soo damn good! 3D is clearly the future

[@This_Is_Not_My_Username]

Just remember this video made it look like it took 15min to get the mirror to look that good. Total time between making a CAD model, printing it, dissolving the mount material, drying it, paining it and filling it in multiple times with sanding in between and with paint at the end as well as fitting all of the electronics/wires back into the mirror mount probably took 3 days minimum.

[@stekarenhd6911]

It does not really look good though, very bulky, could have been way slimmer.

[@Kai-cc1pd]

Looks good to me.. better than having crap hanging off your windshield

[@blairwilliams136]

@@stekarenhd6911 perhaps you should make larry a better one than .

[@curtisimo032]

I actually don't like how big those additions make the mirror, I'd rather have the display and controller mounted somewhere else.

[@stuna101a]

Dam. $3500 just for the hardware. Labor has to be another $1500.......$5K for that setup. Idk

[@lilblingking1491]

Damn, thanks for sharing those numbers!

[@TheBUGZNTA]

Its literally easier and cheaper to pay a lawyer to deal with any tickets you will get and thats legal in all 50 states.

[@kennethcarr2449]

If you have the cash, why not.

[@smallpants]

@@TheBUGZNTA That doesn't consider what tickets will do to your insurance premiums.

[@TheBUGZNTA]

@@smallpants Paying a lawyer wont increase premiums if you have a good lawyer. Most tickets can be written down to less than 5 over with a good lawyer. In some cases they can even be dropped, if you or your lawyer knows somebody whos friends with a judge or the cop that ticketed you. Im pretty sure theres even an app to find people who are friends with the people who deal with tickets.

[@XionUnjust]

Don't forget guys in the real world when driving, SLOW DOWN AND TURN OFF THE SHIFTERS ONCE YOU GET TO A SAFE SPEED. During testing it's ok to keep it on but against a REAL THREAT you NEED to turn them off as soon as you slow down. I hope you pin this Larry. It's crucial so the users of these systems don't get stopped for fulling jamming a lidar gun and for less awareness of these systems for LEO's.

[@EthanNoble]

many do that automatically now

[@Armour783]

This should be the top comment. That list of states where laser jammers are illegal got that long because of individuals repeated driving past cops shooting laser and jamming them over and over again. Had they been responsible users they would have jammed until they slowed down, and then turned their jammers off giving the officers a speed reading. This is known in the countermeasures world as JTK or Jam to Kill. www.rdforum.org/content/jam-to-kill-jtk/ The officers would be none the wiser. I feel eventually jammers are going to be made illegal state by state, all because of the actions of a few irresponsible individuals.

[@rollingtones1]

MsportJake: The Escort system shown here, as well as the custom-installed K40 systems, have pre-set times during which the laser jammers (shifters) will jam laser then revert to detect only mode. This is set up by the installer at the time of installation. If done right, the driver needn’t do anything during a laser encounter. You are already nervous enough when these systems go off, the last thing you want to do is add to the “pilot workload”.

[@ivan9312]

@@rollingtones1 No it doesnt. Escort MAX Ci (ZR5) does NOT have auto-kill!!!!!!!!!! K40 on the other hand is set to I believe on 10 seconds autokill. To long.

[@2science]

Strongly agree. More and more states are adding lidar to their list of illegal devices because uninformed shifter users leave them on constant jamming. Larry, I strongly suggest you add a type over box on that section that says "When targeted, remember to quickly adjust your speed and then kill / turnoff your shifters."

[@bobbysweeney5377]

At the end, he says, "if you speed, you should get a ticket" Everyone watching:🤔🤫

[@nerko1111]

As it's installed on that beast. You know that thing will always be in the triple digits.

[@smr32061]

Best thing is not to speed. Obey speed limit but, if you are having a bad day or your mind is preoccupied on other things, it's easy to ignore or not pay attention to the speed limit when driving in different areas of your city. Highway is a different matter but when you driving vast distances, you want to go faster to make up time especially if you start to get tired. That's when cruise control comes in.

[@stranotech1]

@@smr32061 no one buys an audi R8 to drive the speed limit LOL

[@smr32061]

@@stranotech1 , I get it. 😅

[@emp0rizzle]

@@stranotech1 no, most of them buy it to keep in their garage.

[@LordTrayus]

194 cops disliked this video! LOL

[@TotoGeenen]

@Ken MacDonald they dislike people they can't catch speeding

[@protoss7777]

@Ken MacDonald cuz they do not get the cash for ticket

[@dannyteebone9233]

This is the least of their problems these days now anyways!!

[@Carterthielftw_]

@@protoss7777 cops don't get paid off of people they pull over... 😂

[@AnonymousPersonAP]

@@Carterthielftw_ but they all have a stick up their butt and this system just shoves it way further up there. Squeal piggy squeal!

[@rogerreed9768]

Its always great to see a good company know how to install equipment in a very professional matter. The extra time taken will be seen years down the road with NOT having issues with the equipment. The problem with a lot of shops, is time taken to install and professionalism that isnt found like in the past.

[@RogerGarbow]

Killer video, Larry! Few shops get the details right like Ai Design.

[@poledancerz1]

That was so cool to watch the installation. It's fun to watch professionals do professional work. Really didn't think I was going to sit through the entire 17 minutes, but you did an excellent job at keeping this entertaining throughout.

[@jcchaplin5096]

Great video Larry !! I've seen these systems installed and have read a ton about them but I have to say... This shop is amazing and takes installation to a whole new level. Every shop out there should take note on how to properly do bussiness. Thanks again Larry.

[@Timrsnakess]

This is super cool, all done 10 minutes from my house, I love passing by this shop, always something cool outside.

[@Elon_Trump]

Thank you for an excellent video. I love the attention to quality and craftsmanship. That shop is amazing.

[@1stChannelOn]

While most peple are discussing about the devices, how and what they do, legal or not and so on, I would like to point out the installation procedure and also the mentality behind this routine, this is by miles the best and most profesional install I have ever seen, I couldn've done it better myself and I am really picky when it comes to detail. It requres a lot of patience and knowledge to do such jobs but of course this couldn't be done if company's mentality would be a let's do it cheap mentality. Hats off to the guys that did the job and whoever runs that company and in my view this is how things should be done.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Ai Design is the best hands down!

[@michaelgonzales1365]

When I saw Texas in the list that won’t let you use laser “liars” or whatever you call it I wasn’t surprised. These little towns will literally have you go 45 on a hwy that was originally going 70 mph all of a sudden. Speed traps for sure.

[@GH-cp9wc]

When driving through small town Texas, please note that the small towns have brand new police buildings and cars. Enough said.

[@hotelvictortango]

*cough cough* jacksonville *cough cough*

[@kbrownfocus]

You're driving on a hwy then you are going through a town, it's not a speed trap, it's state law, just like going 75 on an interstate and dropping to 60 on a hwy, learn your laws and you won't have a problem

[@broku5765]

Kenneth Brown I fart in your general direction sir

[@garymorris9042]

@@kbrownfocus I suppose the 70-80 to 35 MPH is state law too. Must also be state law to have the reduction sign 20 feet off the road and obscured.

[@sundog9999]

WOW... I was not expecting that detail and degree of work and customization. Very impressive. I can't imagine there are many shops that are so well equipped with 3d printers, custom body work, custom painting etc all within the context of Laser/Radar installation. Really amazing....but I bet very expensive with all of those hours of labour. Fun to watch.

[@bmos02]

Cool video but definitely should mention the importance of disabling your laser shifter as soon as possible once you have reduced your speed.

[@MrEmreWawa]

why?

[@1silentsender217]

@@MrEmreWawa they will know you have it and try to get u for something else such as tint or exhaust

[@erikpartida884]

Damn, I watched all 17 minutes. Very well made video, and super entertaining. 👏🏻

[@johnyeah183]

10/10 already just seeing that custom mirror alone!!!

[@rickspencer3839]

RADAR isn’t sound. That is what SONAR uses. RADAR is radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

It is kind of sound, just not frequencies that you can hear.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

@@ChrisRGB Its all "sound"waves that travel thru the air, the only difference between audible soundwaves and radio frequency waves is the frequency.

[@chrissamson3013]

@@JohnDoe-bd5sz No. You can have two different phenomenology of the same frequency. The difference is the medium in which they travel. RF is not, and never was, sound. Sound is a mechanical compression at a molecular scale based off an exchange of pressure. RF is electro-magnectic propagation at a sub-atomic scale based off the exchange of charge.

[@garymorris9042]

You know "That Guy" that corrects a small insignificant part of a great movie so he can feel all important and special because they have never done anything, do anything, and are boring as hell? You are that guy! Who cares?!?

[@rickspencer3839]

gary morris although I have never done anything.... I have done RADAR for the last 17 years in the US Military. Now if I am boring or not... that is a matter of opinion.... but the fact that you are a clown has clearly been proven....

[@ikigai47]

wow, what a class installation group. I would love to give them my business

[@craigbock5949]

Larry and everyone he surrounds himself with are AWESOME!! Great video as usual.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

Did you put a switch on the laser shifters so you can switch them off once you get back down to speed? Otherwise if a police officer gets no reading at all, it looks suspicious. But if you jam it for a couple seconds while you bring the speed down and then switch the shifters off, he gets a late reading but that could be seen as normal.

[@robm425]

DFW_Motorrad double press mute will disable the shifters. Wish they (escort) incorporated a time cut out like other companies.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

@@robm425 Good to know.

[@craigg8185]

No recommendations here but AL Priority has an adjustable feature that lets you program how long you want the Laser Jammer to be on once hit. They recommend 5 seconds when first learning the features and then 3 seconds when you become more familiar with the device's voice warnings.

[@ViperSRTnACR]

@@craigg8185 ALP is one of the best blockers you can get in my view. Fairly easy to setup and use as well as it doubling as a parking sensor. 👌

[@apemaverick07]

It's not illegal for him to use it so it doesn't matter

[@PriMaLSunrise]

Okay, I’m impressed. This was done extremely professionally. Well done

[@estbeta]

Next week on Ammo nyc: breaking the cannonball record on the R8

[@christopherboucher2887]

That dual wall heat shrink tube is wonderful stuff. So many uses for it.

[@flysuperman3660]

I love your content Larry. Keep it coming!

[@magellanmax]

I'm grateful that my days of trying to break the sound barrier in my hooptie when heading down to the supermarket are long gone.

[@willmatiq]

Awesome production quality on this video - I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@rjtumble]

As soon as I buy my Audi R8, I'm definitely taking it to these guys, they did an awesome job.

[@goclunker]

Meh!!!!! EVERYONE SPEEDS. That's reality. Police have the right to hide and entrap you, and you have the right to protect yourself. End of Story

[@rosen9425]

Such a difference in attitude. Police in my country show themselves in the most obvious ways possible. Just park a big old chevy van on an overpass watching everybody fall in line coasting to speed limit with usual BMW inbreeds hogging all the unmarked cops for themselves going nowhere fast 🤣 It's a good system where the majority can take a hint, and the rest are just begging for it. I've never been lasered in my entire life.

[@laurentmoeller5609]

beautiful estoril blue m3

[@goclunker]

@@laurentmoeller5609 Thank you, work in progress, need to start filming it

[@goclunker]

@@rosen9425 Neither have I, what's your point? Does my 19 year old BMW spark rage in you somehow???? Need a tetanus shot?

[@rrojocobra]

Hiding is not entrapment. Learn what entrapment is before you use it.

[@mr.fuscles]

A truly clean and professional installation. I own a Escort Passport and actually read the terms and conditions. I was shocked to read that when you use the GPS and the app, the data including your speed is recorded. If you do get caught speeding the police officer or judge can request the unit and have record of everything you've done over whatever period of time Escorts systems choose to record it for. I do not use the GPS option.

[@KnuckleFreak]

Good job guys, fantastic electrical work. They will definitely come out with a newer and updated more user "install" friendly version of this though I am sure. This is an awesome unit but I will be patient and wait for a smaller and more convenient method of unit.

[@tbirdpimp07]

Those guys are the real deal i never realized fuse panels were organized that way even if some arent now i know to pay attention next time im hooking up a radio

[@jonnyreverb]

1:10 Radar waves are not sound waves. Sound waves are a pressure wave in the air; radar is an electromagnetic wave.

[@mbrunnme]

This comment is so far down. I thought I was losing my hearing playing it back again and again - couldn't believe my ears.

[@garymorris9042]

You know "That Guy" that corrects a small insignificant part of a great movie so he can feel all important and special because they have never done anything, do anything, and are boring as hell? You are that guy! Who cares?!?

[@jonnyreverb]

@@garymorris9042 You know "that guy" who constantly looks for ways to knock poeple down because he is an insecure prick; you're "that guy", gary.

[@jonnyreverb]

@@garymorris9042P.S. Correcting people (especially about wave theory) is my job, I am a member of faculty at a university, and I teach a class in it... so, I am kind of dialed into the topic... What's your excuse, Gary? WTF are you doing with your life that makes you feel like calling people out for knowing stuff you didn't? You have a life? Your not just being a troll all day, right?

[@jonnyreverb]

@@garymorris9042 Come on gary, you're a real guy, right? You just said I "hadn't done anything" because I mentioned a stupid error in a KZbin video... But your profile has 0 videos... What do YOU do, "gary"... The totally real person... I'll give you the link to my professional profile at my job, if you show us what you do... You're not a fake troll account, are you... GARY MORRIS!

[@EJ257IHI]

That's a great install. The attention to detail and craftsmanship of the custom mirror.

[@ptroinks]

How about installing a flare and chaff dispenser on your car? :D

[@windowsxseven]

add a pair of sidewinders to the roof

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

YES!!! "You son of a b!tch.... I'm in" lol.

[@brads3104]

Larry your R8 is literally set up precisely how I would set up one if I had one. Good job man!

[@uncajesse]

You lost me at 1:10 when you said Radar (RAdio Detection And Ranging) uses sound waves. You're thinking of Sonar (SOund NAvigation Ranging), so unless you plan to drive your R8 into water with ships and submarines.... you shouldn't have to worry about Sonar. ;)

[@JoeZasada]

The install looks like it was well done. Definitely above average. Nice to see the soldering iron and heat shrink in use.

[@marineboyocean]

Fantastic comprehensive video. 😉

[@dwalrus7219]

Wow I am so impressed at how professional and absolutely fanatical these guys were in making sure everything was taped zip tied put in place perfectly incredible job I can't believe the work involved in getting your car setup correctly wow

[@Old218]

I love how the guy using the laser gun acts like it’s a Bazooka. He’s got John Rambo in his sites :)

[@sniperlif3]

Beautiful install work. You are top quality.

[@JR14Channel]

Larry I had two questions for you. 1.The first one is when you have something like this and if you are driving on a road trip and you pass through a state that this is prohibited such as VA. Is there a way to turn off the system off completely so that you will not get in trouble or caught with this equipment? 2. How much does something like this run for? Equipment and the installation.

[@JF-ns5zs]

Curious about your first question too.

[@drewski23_7]

JR14 equipment is about $1,200-1,500 new and install is probably at lease few hundred. Ya I checked & the equipment might be like $6K

[@brandonneider8023]

I rock both Laser jammers and Radar Detectors and travel up the East Coast and/or do rallies. When I get to VA I unplug my detector and my Laser Jammer system can turn into a parking sensor system with a flip of a switch and/or after 10 seconds of jamming. The major thing VA goes for are the detectors, they even sit on the borders on 95 to catch people crossing.

[@RealBusinessEvan]

I'd guess this costs at least 6k

[@ozzstars_cars]

Its such a scam. The only state out of 50 to ban detectors. Where is the United part of the USA?

[@iand8548]

What a professional big boy install. No small feat to get the details right - as you said Larry. Enjoy! Stay safe.

[@TEDdotcom]

When you hear your radar detector scream at you saying “laser detected” you can never ignore it...that piercing sound can give you nightmares...and a costly speeding ticket to match. True story. Should have had this in my car...

[@Viesta]

pay in pennies and if they deny your pennies you can take them to court, lol

[@TBendez]

Kenny totally looks like a cop. Not one that would use a radar gun but more detectiveish. Great vid Larry!

[@ItsVideos]

1:10 Radar does not use "wavelengths of sound". Sonar uses "wavelengths of sound". Radar uses electromagnetic radiation (in the radio wavelengths).

[@111chicane]

He did explain that a minute later in the video

[@claudeperrault4164]

Excellent video, one of the best ones on KZbin. Not to burst anybody’s bubble, but a police officer who uses these tools to mesure one’s speed can estimate at +or - 3-4 mph the speed of a given vehicle. When they work a stretch of highway for hours on end every day, it becomes easier and easier to estimate the speed of vehicles. Normally, a visual estimation of a vehicle’s speed carries a lot of weight in court, specially when confirmed by a radar or laser gun. The bottom line, save yourselves a ton of money and do not speed excessively on the road. Remember, police officers can simply follow you at night or day and use their own speed to convict you and this, without using their radar or laser guns. Submitted for your information only! Have a great one!

[@This_Is_Not_My_Username]

You can just get a $180 Unidien R1 from Best Buy and a $1500 Anti-Laser Priority kit with a self install and call it a day. Get laser jamming performance with a better radar detector and save you about $7,000.

[@ivan9312]

Totally agree. They had to use all 4 ports for front protection caz anything else Dragoneye would just slice ZR5s like a knife thru butter. Rear is totally exposed unless customer purchased another sets of sensors (triple or quads) hahahahahaha Control pad bellow rearview mirror is HILARIOUS. I can only imagine how this customer will double tap mute button when he gets hit with laser, he will NOT. Nice job Jam to Gun a cop.

[@sdfasdfvccvvc]

Of course, you can get cheaper ALP which has more features than Escort's junk systems. But this is an Escort-sponsored video so you will never hear anything about other options from a person who made this video ;-)

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yeah Escort have unfortunately become overpriced, under-performing junk, they are basically skating on their brand recognition now. Sure it'll do the job, but like you say you could get a system with better Ka band detection ability and laser jammers for a fraction of the cost - only disadvantage is you don't get the stealthy install - but even if you want a hidden system and don't care about money there are still better, cheaper options than Escort now.

[@av8rbri473]

NoooUGH Yep! Also, Vortex radar tested all those and only ONE passed -- the ALP. Not sure about this new one from Escort though. maybe it will also pass. But clearly, the ALP is much less and WORKS. The R1, also arguably the best detector you can get today......and it's REASONABLE.

[@HughesEnterprises]

Or if you live somewhere where cops don’t shoot laser, that R1 is all you need. Paid for itself the first day it was installed in my ‘18 Mustang

[@sv2296]

Possibly the best video I have seen on KZbin. What professionals man

[@AnthonyBranch]

Great informational video. How much does this process cost for the average vehicle?

[@wolf-bv6lg]

What a quality install. Well done

[@cryptomaniac967]

A good radar detector and Waze. Done.

[@BurtonBao]

A good radar dectecor AND jammer and Waze. God

[@RpTheHotrod]

@@BurtonBao and a dash cam that shows your MPH in case you're falsely accused.

[@josem1596]

@@RpTheHotrod How can a dash cam not work against me?

[@marklima74]

Loving the Stratos graphic travelling alongside your R8 - choice cars :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Amazing video. I will be tackling this myself soon. Question: what happened to your 911? Do you still own it? I missed the update on it on your channel.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Yes I still have the 964

[@raulrodrigues9084]

@@AMMO-NYC Love that Porshe. Keep up the good work

[@maverickmac7323]

Your M3 is looking great!!! Big fan of your channel

[@TommyLGarage]

Marverick Mac thank you!!!

[@marcuslarsson4207]

Yes! More on the 964

[@Konvinced89]

Was just looking at getting a new mount for my radar detector, having not used it in about 2 years, and wondered if radar/laser detection is still considered a worthwhile technology. I think the answer is yes, if you are willing to invest in high quality hardware and professional installation where needed. Very informative video.

[@joelbustillo8824]

16:50 that’s such a bullshit point bruh no daily driver is getting a kit installed because they go slightly over 🤥😂

[@dannyteebone9233]

Sure they are, it’s great for on coming detectors they drive around with now. Lights up before the car is even well in sights gives you an extra 10 seconds sometimes really. Tells you where the threat is ahead behind or even side of you. Great for the doing 40 plus in a 30 that everyone does where you do it just to go with the flow of traffic

[@mrkazman]

It's just a timely reminder to do the speed limit, nothing to worry about here officer

[@logmegadeth72]

The integration of the controllers into the rear view mirror was awesome. 3D printing for the win! From what I could tell, it looked they had a sort of database of mirror frames since I'm sure the R8 auto dim mirror is used in other Audi models.

[@WWolfe-qb9np]

What's the cost for the unit and installation. Like the concept, keeps you alert.

[@FSX239]

the best install & test video ever.

[@Spudinske]

A cool enhancement to these would be to use a speed limit database (like Google maps/Waze) to only set off the alarm if you're above a certain amount over. That way you're not getting alarms if you're well within the acceptable speed limits

[@Ceagon]

yeah, that's a pretty solid idea. I'm definitely panic struck frequently, only to find out i'm actually going 2 under because i got distracted haha

[@P00katube]

Waze should come in handy in Virginia. Go over 80 MPH and you can get charged with a felony for excessive speeding

[@JoeSchmoeLivesHere]

These systems sure have come a long way! Very impressive.

[@Lgg42069]

All the speed limit should be raised for cars and light trucks the current speed limits were designed for the safe operation of a 80000 lbs tractor trailer that takes 300 ft to break from 60 miles an hour and has very limited handling characteristics compared to a 3000 pound car, it's a complete scam that the police can charge you for doing 15 over what a 80000 lbs tractor trailer can do safely!!!

[@sherwinstark]

This is One of the Best Videos I've watched on KZbin today. ❤🔥👍💯

[@AMMO-NYC]

Appreciate that

[@sherwinstark]

@@AMMO-NYC I Really like Your Videos on Detailing Cars. Especially the Old Cars and Barn Finds. They are Truly Satisfying to Watch. I Love the Overall Idea of You Restoring the Beauty to Its True Original Form. Gives it Real Life. Please Make More of those. Restoration and Detailing Videos are a Really Impressive and Nice to Watch. ❤🔥👍💯

[@matticusmac6452]

Im guessing 6k

[@maxtp948]

that makes for around 395,543 years worth of tickets.

[@Quidproquo07093]

I was hoping he would mention the cost in the video, but then I realized no matter what it was, I can't afford it. Besides, he proabably got a very deep discount for mentioning the shop and Escort.

[@bombbrain1]

For a high end radar detector, laser jammer, and laser shifter. Plus having them 3D print a custom windshield mount along with installing it on an expensive car like his. I'm guessing about $1,500 in labor plus another $4,000-$4,500 for all the cost of the toys. So about a total of around $5,500-$6,000 for all of it. But he probably got a discount for sponsoring the shop and system tho

[@cslack813]

Great video. Super informative. The 3-d printing bit was super cool.

[@badshodi]

Why do I have a feeling that this thing costs alooooooooooot 🤣

[@nadrojylloh]

badshodi I bet it’s $5k + for product and install

[@roadswrenches3198]

I looked into these and a good radar detector mounted up front plus two laser jammers was about $2,500 not including installation. Larry has a radar unit front and rear with 2 jammers in the rear and 4 up front. Add an extremely professional install and I’m sure this job cost close to ten grand or more.

[@44kas88]

Glad you used the Escort unit. Ive used escorts for 40 years. Currently in a 9500XI. It works great if you pay attention to it. And have it in the car at all the time...

[@jacobbuchanan5322]

I wonder if he partners with them or works out a better deal because he is helping them gain exposure/eyes (advertising). His audience is big for sure, but I imagine Larry’s detailing business and products are bringing in a good income every month. Plus he’s a stock trader/investor by original trade so he knows how to get his money work for him. I would love to sit down with him and talk business strategy!

[@mistermarkdavis]

That escort unit costs $3,500 plus a give person install and fabrication. No way that costs less than $5k.

[@MagicNomadic]

I had NO idea this was even a thing that could be done. WOWZERS!!!!

[@rrisky18]

Isn’t there a off switch once you get hit by laser you slow down to the speed limit and then turn the laser jammer off that way the police will get a reading of you going the speed limit, not showing anything whatsoever wouldn’t that make the police suspicious🤔

[@doodlebroSH]

If the shifter is legal (by state) you won't need to turn it off.

[@bentleyboy58]

doodlebroSH but the cop will still pull you over because he knows you have a jammer and he’ll try to find something else to give you a ticket for. Been there a thousand times. You hafta do exactly what Dennis said.

[@25rsti15]

There are some systems out that automatically turn themselves off after an assigned amount of time has gone by from being hit.

[@rrisky18]

This is true there are some systems that will true off, some people use it some don’t I’ve heard that they could probably turn it off quicker then having to listen to it for a certain amount of time before it shuts itself off, so if you really want some good information about Radar detectors and everything like that go to Vortex Radar on KZbin, this guy talks about radar lasers and dash cams he knows everything about him, that where I go to get info on all the latest and greatest tech radar, laser and dash cams. 😃👍

[@25rsti15]

@@rrisky18 haha that's who I've been watching about detectors and dash cams the past couple days.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That system was installed really well!

[@lyfandeth]

CT and VA were the last two states to ban radar detectors, but back around 1980(?) CT got sued and the US Supreme Court told them, that's illegal, only the FCC can regulate radios. So CT dropped their ban. And I've never understood how VA has managed to keep their ban--after the top court has said it is illegal. Any idea?

[@jasonhall3693]

That's a great question and I never knew that.

[@hkscfreak]

I believe they classify it as something similar to "obstruction of justice" or "interfering with police duties"

[@turbooo7005]

Love the OEM finish on the mirror, awesome attention to detail.

[@homes24]

That brand new 360 CI is sweet but costs WAYYYYYYYYYYY TOO MUCH, why not get the ALP

[@adventuremanintheclouds8968]

That is an impressive install and looks like a lot of work. No doubt that's not a cheap mod.

[@maxtp948]

the cost of the system probably makes for around 235,566 tickets priceworth.

[@l337pwnage]

Tickets used to be dirt cheap, but in many states they've gotten very expensive, + the extra insurance you'll pay, + I think in many places if you're 20 over they can arrest you on the spot and tow your car. And, lets be honest, as far as I'm concerned, if you're not doing _at least_ 20 over, you're not even really speeding.

[@marty8332]

Larry, ...always like your educational videos on any topic!!! You do a great job of explaining the how and whys of what you do...thanks!

[@carlover4239]

Radenso RC-M (or Pro M windshield mount) AL Priority laser shifters Done.

[@ttiization]

I like this Cold War feeling of, adhering to the law as far as what gadgets are legal, for the sole purpose of breaking the law speeding. Nice video

[@aussie2uGA]

But can it detect airplanes that use those white stripes across the roads to measure speed?

[@392nightrunner]

V1 and jbv1 can.

[@ryannayr140]

That's what eyes are for buddy.

[@greygod1462]

The white stripes across the road are mostly used for VASCAR..which puts out no signal..based off time and distance.

[@djblanton]

fantastic video. I had the K-40 system installed on my car and as you say, I dont you it as a license to speed, but it does help me be more aware of the environment and actually follow local speed laws more affirmatively. Thanks for posting this one! Great job!

[@985bully]

$15,000 custom install to save on a $150 speeding ticket seems fiscally responsible

[@jasonhall3693]

First of all.. no speeding ticket is $150 bucks. Most tickets are way more then that. Plus you're forgetting court cost and insurance rates going up.

[@AMMO-NYC]

And it’s not 15,000. Slight exaggeration to try and make your point

[@robm425]

My V1 hard wired with my laser jammer total cost and install was 1600 and it has paid for itself in ticket savings many times over well worth the cost. NY is heavily laser focused and my ticket before my system were $475 for just 21over 71 in a 50

[@985bully]

Well then let’s talk about how much it cost on the video then. If you took it somewhere to have it installed and the fact that you work on cars tells me it’s somewhat more complex than the average Joe can’t do or willing to attempt. When you have to take the whole front clip off and the rear and all the plastics that takes time. Along with all the wires you have to hide to make it look nice. Remember time is money. So if you want it nice looking you get what you pay for. Also most car shops that do installs don’t have 3D printers. Better shops that do you pay the price. I think it looks great when it was done. I just don’t see it worth the money spent for the results. I’d rather spend it on something else like suspension or engine mods. But if you have that type of money to blow and feel it’s worth it great for you.

[@robm425]

@@985bully The fact that they test their set-ups with a Lidar gun makes it worth it. I do know installers on Radar Detector forum which do the same but they don't do 3d printed mirror housings. My front and rear laser jammer installs have been around $400 my basic front jammer head install was $250. Havent paid for that inawhile

[@PhunkBustA]

in some states/countries its actually compulsory for them to give you fair warning as to an incoming speed trap

[@nathanlapp6369]

Who’s here after a speeding ticket? lol

[@yuri7765]

They can still use visual speed assessment if they want.....making a radar sense/laser scrambler system almost useless. However I’ve tried them when I was an escort dealer roughly 10 years ago and they would alert very early! With a windshield mounted detector(Model 8500 or 9500) I was getting alerts so early I thought the detector was faulty. Turned out it wasn’t defective, it was detecting cruisers which were around 1-2 miles behind my vehicle. That was years ago....they must have insane range now! They make the best detectors in my book👍

[@RpTheHotrod]

Personally, with how unreliable radar is, I think they should be banned from use. I was going 30 in a 30 (known speed trap, lived there for 6 months, police station is literally on the same road, and the road has pot holes and gravel debris). Even if I WAS a speeder, I wouldn't be speeding on that road. Got pulled over because the officer's radar claimed I was going 50 mph. There were no other cars around. The fact it can give off such bad readings should flat out eliminate it from use...as it's clearly flawed. This affects people's lives...it's not just speeding ticket costs, but it also affects their insurance rates. In my case, there was nothing I could do. I got the dash cam of the police officer...and as expected, no evidence of speeding. It was blatantly obvious I wasn't speeding. However, the judge refused to review the footage because she said it didn't matter since she doesn't do dismissals in her court. I either would have to draw it out to a jury trial, or just take deferred.

[@GIJOE573]

Always nice to see who's watching

[@190Mark]

Typical of California to make it illegal to mount a Radar/Laser detector or even GPS to your windshield. All for revenue generation. Well, some of us just won't play along anymore. Yea i'm a scofflaw on this one.

[@breezewood64able]

Excellent video--very informative!! I had considered acquiring a radar detector for my recent cross country trek. The last time I drove cross country I received my "FIRST" speeding ticket while trying to pass a tractor-trailer driving in "accordion" mode. The trooper slapped me with a ticket for $155 (big ones) that I don't have nor ever want to just give away--again.